Home of the Braves: The Battle for Baseball in Milwaukee

Winner of the Gambrinus Prize from the Milwaukee County Historical Society

In March 1953, the Boston Braves relocated to Milwaukee. They soon found success with stars like Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews. The team began drawing bigger crowds than almost any other and went on to win two pennants and a World Series within five years. To fans, it was the dawn of a new dynasty-making it even more of a shock when the owners announced in October 1964 that the Braves would move once again, this time to Atlanta. Patrick Steele examines all facets of the story to understand why the "Milwaukee Miracle" went south.

Author: Patrick Steele
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Published: 03/27/2018
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780299318109

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2018
Publishers Weekly 05/14/2018

About the Author
Patrick W. Steele is an associate professor of history at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is a member of the Milwaukee Braves Historical Association.